6 of Seattle's Best Bloody Marys

Brunch's signature cocktail, from subtle to skyscraping

Technically Matt’s does lunch, not brunch, on weekends, but daytime bartender Robbie McGrath has made the bloody mary his signature—it’s clean, savory, with just the right amount of spice. It also comes with a beer chaser for a little Midwest flair.

Plenty of places use bacon-infused vodka in their brunch cocktails, but Skillet’s kicks up the spice into five-alarm territory. Balancing the heat with simple ingredients and garnishes keeps this brunch staple from obliterating your palate.

Curry spice and cider might seem like a late-night mistake, but this Belltown bloody mary is sophisticated—the Sunday-morning drinker’s equivalent of streaming cricket matches instead of watching football. And not just because it’s served in a chalice.

The Mount Rushmore of Seattle bloody marys. Except instead of notable American presidents, this monolith is a standard-issue bloody bedecked with celery, lime, pickled asparagus, pepper jack cheese, a little smokie, and, to top it off, a slider. Yes, a miniature cheeseburger garnish.